Exploring Science and Engineering Practices

Which of the following is an example of a science and engineering practice?

• Reading a storybook

• Asking questions and defining problems

• Drawing a cartoon

• Singing a song

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What is a phenomenon in science?

• A type of food

• An observable event or process in the natural world

• A kind of music

• A math equation

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Which of the following is a basic step in conducting an experiment?

• Making a hypothesis

• Watching television

• Writing a poem

• Playing a video game

What does it mean to analyze data in science?

• To ignore the results

• To look for patterns and make sense of the information collected

• To throw away the data

• To copy someone else's work

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Which of the following is an example of a natural phenomenon?

• A rainbow appearing after rain

• A car driving on the road

• A person painting a picture

• A dog barking

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If you observe that plants grow faster in sunlight than in shade, which science and engineering practice are you using?

• Developing and using models

• Planning and carrying out investigations

• Constructing explanations

• Engaging in argument from evidence

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You notice that ice melts faster on metal than on wood. Which practice would help you explain why this happens?

• Constructing explanations and designing solutions

• Asking questions and defining problems

• Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

• Using mathematics and computational thinking

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A student wants to find out which type of soil helps plants grow best. What should the student do first?

• Make a prediction about which soil will work best

• Start watering the plants

• Write a story about plants

• Buy new gardening tools

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You observe that salt dissolves in water but not in oil. Which science and engineering practice would you use to share your findings with your class?

• Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

• Planning and carrying out investigations

• Developing and using models

• Engaging in argument from evidence

A group of students sees that magnets can attract some metals but not others. Which practice should they use to figure out why?

• Engaging in argument from evidence

• Developing and using models

• Constructing explanations and designing solutions

• Planning and carrying out investigations

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